Started November 2, 2018
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Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is the most common primary disease of the corneal endothelium. It is caused by a gradual degeneration of the endothelial cells and can produce significant visual disturbances.
Symptoms of Fuch’s Dystrophy
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Increased glare in your vision
- Fluctuating vision
- Vision that stays blurred all day
Treatment Options
- Monitor condition with corneal pachymetry
- Monitor condition with specular microscopy
- Hypertonic eyedrops
- Hyperosmotic eyedrops
- Endothelium transplant surgery
- Full-thickness corneal transplant